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Our bodies say more than we know. They tattle about our past, present and future, in ways that we are only barely able to understand. And every one of the 37.2 trillion cells in our bodies join the conversation. The blueprint for every body is held within the nucleus of each cell – in strands of deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA. And when we say that youthfulness is in your DNA, here’s what it means. DNA strands…

Is your skin inflamed? Dry, itchy, red? Sometimes flaring up with crusty fluid-filled bumps? Well, if it’s winter, it could be just the winter-itch. Or more. Skin dries out when the protective oils in the outermost layer, the stratum corneum, are depleted, reducing the water-holding capacity of the skin. This dry skin may become red, itchy and scaly – and eventually lead to a condition referred to as Eczema. Eczematous, or inflamed skin, can surface in…

Nothing defines a neat, taut jawline like the razor-sharp edge of a perfectly shaped beard. It does a great job with the cheekbones too, as it races neatly across the mid cheek in a straight line or a curve. Once you’ve nailed the look, you want it to stay that way. You can’t let the carefully cultivated 5 o’clock shadow get all hazy as stubble erupts across the border to soften those lines. Now here’s the…

Isotretinoin is a powerful medication used mainly to treat severe acne, especially certain types that cause aggravated suffering. While it can be highly effective, you’d be well advised to use extreme caution. Be especially aware of possible side effects. Although well qualified and experienced dermatologists exercise due care, no medication, least of all isotretinoin, should be taken for granted. This article aims to familiarise you with this potent medication, how it works, and what you should…

#faceyourskin Take charge. Feeling good in your own skin. Is that harder than it looks? Or easier than it sounds? Well that depends on the state your skin is in. And it could make all the difference in a competitive world where you live under social and professional scrutiny, knowing you’re being evaluated from every possible angle. Considering that power dressing begins with great skin, you’re under pressure to literally make every cell perform at peak….

Hair fall is normal The human body has around five million individual hairs. And a hundred thousand of those are on the head. A hair follicle is the sac from which the strand of hair grows. It anchors each strand to the skin. Cells within hair follicles divide and multiply creating fresh cells and pushing out the older dead cells to form the hair shaft. The phase when the strand grows is the active or anagen…

Why the loss of colour shouldn’t mean loss of confidence Of the many skin conditions which could affect anyone of us, few cause anxiety as Vitiligo. It is important to note, however, that the condition is nothing but harmless discolouration of the skin. It would be helpful to gain a closer understanding, in order to dispel some of the myths and fears surrounding vitiligo, and also to arrive at a realistic acceptance of the condition. When…

Ever wondered what makes our treatments special? Or what our dermatologists do that makes skin respond so much better? Sure, they work with some of the most advanced technologies available anywhere in the world today, but does that alone explain the results? Together, they make up the largest team of dermatologists in the region. Could the answer be found there? Crafting begins with Combination. Let’s step back for a moment and look at the science of…

Who would have thought that freckles could actually be a fashion accessory? Right now, they are enjoying their place in the sun, with some women flaunting them, others proudly wearing them, and the occasional ones even faking them! Freckles can be fun if you like the look. They are more common on fair skinned people with red or blonde hair, and require no treatment – only a cosmetic camouflage if you feel like concealing them. If,…

Marionette lines, jowls and nasolabial folds. Sunken cheekbones and hollow eyes. Gravity has a way of weighing down on everything. The pretty heart-shaped face that lovely oval face and the cute round face. That stunning chiseled long face, that strong square face and the sharp diamond face, all lose their shape as the face loses volume and the skin sags. The wrinkles, lines, folds and creases blur out those youthful features. Let’s understand the underlying mechanism….